The median annual wage for Dentists, General in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $201,450 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $195,160.
Pay spans roughly $127,550 at the 10th percentile to $209,990 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $96.85 per hour. An estimated 220 people work as dentists, general in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $201,450 |
| Mean (annual) | $195,160 |
| Median (hourly) | $96.85 |
| 10th percentile | $127,550 |
| 90th percentile | $209,990 |
| Employment | 220 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.